Still My Grandma

Still My Grandma tells the story of a young girl named Camille and her close relationship with her grandmother. The narrative follows their special routines and activities together, from baking cookies to taking walks. When Grandma starts showing signs of memory problems and confusion, Camille must adapt to changes in their relationship. Her family helps her understand what is happening as her grandmother's condition progresses. The book addresses the topic of Alzheimer's disease through a child's perspective, showing how families can maintain loving bonds even as circumstances change. Through simple text and illustrations, it provides a framework for children to process and discuss a complex situation.

Readers value this book as a gentle introduction to Alzheimer's disease for young children. Parents and teachers note it balances the reality of a difficult subject while maintaining an optimistic tone. What readers liked: - Clear explanations of dementia symptoms at a child's level - Focus on maintaining loving relationships despite changes - Realistic portrayal of decline without being scary - Colorful illustrations that complement the story - Addresses both losses and continued connections What readers disliked: - Some found the story progression too quick - Limited coping strategies offered for children - A few noted it might be too mature for very young kids Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (48 ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (31 ratings) "This book helped my 5-year-old understand why grandma sometimes forgets things," wrote one Amazon reviewer. Another noted: "The artwork softens what could be a harsh reality for children."

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🌟 The book sensitively addresses the impact of Alzheimer's disease on family relationships, particularly through a child's perspective. 🌟 Author Véronique Van den Abeele wrote this story based on her own personal experience with a family member who had Alzheimer's disease. 🌟 The story's illustrations by Claude K. Dubois use soft, gentle watercolors to help convey the emotional nature of the subject matter. 🌟 Originally published in French under the title "Ma Grand-mère Alzheimer," the book has been translated into multiple languages to help children worldwide understand this condition. 🌟 The book helps normalize an elderly person's changing behavior by showing how the grandmother's love remains constant even as her memory fades.